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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

When you are 7 feet and love working in the confines of 94 feet, the NBA and fans notice immediately. After all, it is a rare skill set that only a select few possess. When you combine the remarkable height with the ability to shoot, post up, handle the ball, and excel in isolation play; you have a young prodigy labeled to dominate the league. Victor Wembanyama’s arrival has been anticipated highly among NBA fans, analysts, and even fellow athletes. The professionals are excited to see the Frenchman debut in his first official NBA game.

At 19, the French sensation emerged as the undisputed top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The?San Antonio Spurs secured his talents. The expectations are nothing short of transformative?not only for the franchise but for the entire league; even NBA players think the same.

7’6 Tacko Fall has high praise for Victor Wembanyama

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Fall recently conversed with Shams Charania, discussing a potential encounter with Victor. With a dash of humor, Fall chimed in,??It would be weird for me to look someone in the eye, because I always look down, my neck is bent just from talking to people, so it would be great to be able to talk to someone really in face”.?

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Fall followed up with his honest take on Victor. He says, “He’s a great kid. I love the way he behaves. He is very talented and I think he has a great future ahead of him, especially for someone so great. I understand. Not on the same level, but I know what it’s like to be that big. The way he moves, the things he does…it’s very impressive, and I think he has a bright future ahead of him.”

It’s not merely his towering height that sets Victor Wembanyama apart, but the completeness of his basketball prowess. Born in an era where shooting guards confidently launch shots from half-court, Wembanyama fully embraced that style of play. Tacko Fall has a similar frame to the Frenchman. His blend of towering height, skillful finesse, and defensive prowess secured him a spot as a valuable player in the NBA.

While Fall?offered a distinct response, other players anticipate facing off against the young French talent.

Tacko Fall now plays in China

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In the 2019’s draft?and during the recent offseason, Fall has encountered a lack of interest from teams willing to select or sign him. After years of struggle to find a decent role in the league, Fall is now set to play for Nanjing Monkey King of CBA. As a result, the highly anticipated showdown between Fall and Victor Wembanyama must be put on hold.

The Senegalese Center leaped the map in 2022. It turned out to be a profitable move. Fall’s stint with China was a revelation; he suited up for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers during the 2022-23 season and mirrored Wemby’s style. He averaged a notable 13.8 points, snatched 10.1 rebounds, and showcased his defensive prowess with 3.3 blocks per game?all of this in a mere 25.7 minutes per match. In fact, he also hit a remarkable efficiency of shooting 73.1 percent of his attempts.

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With NBA being the ultimate goal, Fall’s journey continued. He mounted an NBA resurgence this year by joining the Milwaukee Bucks’ summer league roster. However, the endeavor doesn’t seem to have yielded the desired outcome for Fall. According to Charania’s reports, he is again setting his sights on China, this time with the Nanjing Monkey King.

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